How to get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Flemington Bridge station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

193minA$12.74
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from Flemington Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

184minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne
    1.98 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    98 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne to Elphinstone

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Elphinstone, Melbourne is approximately 144.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne to Elphinstone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • 24-Mooltan St/Mt Alexander Rd (Flemington)
  • Boundary Rd/Canning St (North Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Shiel St (North Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Elphinstone, Melbourne

Elphinstone is located at Elphinstone, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone).

Bus stations close to Elphinstone:

  • Elphinstone Hotel/14 Wright St (Elphinstone)
  • War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO and 5

To get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

184minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
Walk to Elphinstone
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne
    1.98 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    98 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    War Memorial/Wright St (Elphinstone)
    ID 46318
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elphinstone
    Walk to
    Elphinstone
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between North Melbourne and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    The UPFIELD train line goes from Flemington Bridge station near North Melbourne to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Elphinstone in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from North Melbourne to Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Elphinstone in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Melbourne to get to Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the Flemington Bridge station near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Melbourne and Elphinstone in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Elphinstone in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from North Melbourne to Elphinstone?

    The ride from North Melbourne to Elphinstone costs A$12.74.

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